wee:Yes, unless she can perform in a nonsensical and completely out of place dance number in all of her films, she's relegated to also-ran status.

Thing is, aren't soundtracks in most American films equally arbitrary and out-of-place? I mean, we don't notice them because we're so used to them, but they're actually similar in that they're totally unrealistic. While they can enhance a mood, most films would not be harmed by their removal.

/not saying that soundtracks are bad, just that they're sort of arbitrary and unrealistic//this excludes movies that explain where the music is coming from

wee:Yes, unless she can perform in a nonsensical and completely out of place dance number in all of her films, and then turn around and do a product placement ad for motor oil mid-character, she's relegated to also-ran status.

optional:Thing is, aren't soundtracks in most American films equally arbitrary and out-of-place? I mean, we don't notice them because we're so used to them, but they're actually similar in that they're totally unrealistic. While they can enhance a mood, most films would not be harmed by their removal.

I disagree. Have you ever seen a movie before the soundtrack was added? It's a vastly different experience than seeing the completed film. There's a huge "thing" missing, like the movie has holes. Music helps set the mood, and can almost act like another "voice" in the narrative. Pick your favorite movie and then image it without music. Some, like, say, Moon, would be better than others. But it wouldn't be quite complete.

But those guys in Bollywood will throw a pretty girl (or group of the same) performing a dance sequence into seemingly any and every movie, regardless of whether it's out of place or not, whether it drives the story or not, whether the location or costume changes interrupt continuity or not.

wee: Yes, unless she can perform in a nonsensical and completely out of place dance number in all of her films, she's relegated to also-ran status.

Thing is, aren't soundtracks in most American films equally arbitrary and out-of-place? I mean, we don't notice them because we're so used to them, but they're actually similar in that they're totally unrealistic. While they can enhance a mood, most films would not be harmed by their removal.

/not saying that soundtracks are bad, just that they're sort of arbitrary and unrealistic//this excludes movies that explain where the music is coming from

Actually John Hughes, Scorsese, and Tarantino films the soundtracks are integral parts of the film.

Never heard of her? NEVER? SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE HELLOOOOO? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

GEEZ

/she's hot

Slumdog Millonaire? Is that a movie? What is it about? No, I'm not kidding.

Haven't seen it yet but girlfriend gave me a synopsis that doesn't really ruin it for you.

Kid goes on Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. It's supposed to be pretty damn hard if not impossible to beat. Turns out with every question he's asked, he had some prior event in his life that gives him the correct answer (except the last 1 or 2 questions). The show starts freaking out thinking he's cheating. That's pretty much all I can remember.

If this is completely wrong and my girlfriend lied to me, please feel free to correct it.

Never heard of her? NEVER? SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE HELLOOOOO? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

GEEZ

/she's hot

Slumdog Millonaire? Is that a movie? What is it about? No, I'm not kidding.

Haven't seen it yet but girlfriend gave me a synopsis that doesn't really ruin it for you.

Kid goes on Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. It's supposed to be pretty damn hard if not impossible to beat. Turns out with every question he's asked, he had some prior event in his life that gives him the correct answer (except the last 1 or 2 questions). The show starts freaking out thinking he's cheating. That's pretty much all I can remember.

If this is completely wrong and my girlfriend lied to me, please feel free to correct it.

That's pretty much it right there. It's like City of God in India instead of Rio. I'd say City of God is better tho

Came here to see Freida Pinto isn't A-list. Glad to see it was covered.

She's potential A-List, sure. She's not really on a list right now because she doesn't belong anywhere. She's beautiful, classy, stays out of the tabloids. She has all the ingredients, but she's not "on the radar," if you will. With a few more big movies under her belt, she'd be A-list.

It's not a reason not to see a film, but being an Oscar winner is not necessarily a reason to see one either. Many people would point to Titanic or Crash as an example. I would point to or Chicago or Slumdog Millionaire.

If you get into nominees, there are lots of nominees that I thought were less than good.

Fozzie: Hey, why don't you join us?Gonzo: Where are you going?Fozzie: We're following our dream!Gonzo: Really? I have a dream, too!Fozzie: Oh?Gonzo: But you'll think it's stupid.Fozzie: No we won't, tell us, tell us!Gonzo: Well, I want to go to Bombay, India and become a movie star.Fozzie: You don't go to Bombay to become a movie star! You go where we're going: Hollywood.Gonzo: Sure, if you want to do it the *easy* way.Fozzie: [to Kermit] We've picked up a weirdo... --The Muppet Movie